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ISLAMABAD (National Times) The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Wednesday conferred the \u201cBest Foreign Journalist of the Decade in Pakistan (2015\u20132025)\u201d award on Jiang Chao, Bureau Chief of Xinhua News Agency, in recognition of his decade-long contribution to objective journalism and promotion of Pakistan\u2013China friendship.

Speaking at the award-giving ceremony in Islamabad, PFUJ President Muhammad Nawaz Raza said the decision was made after a comprehensive review of foreign journalists who had served in Pakistan. \u201cWhen the PFUJ decided to begin honouring foreign journalists who served in Pakistan, Jiang Chao stood at the top of all categories after careful scrutiny. His professionalism and credibility have earned him respect not only in Islamabad but across the country,\u201d he said.

Raza said the award recognised Jiang\u2019s consistent commitment to responsible reporting and his deep understanding of Pakistan. \u201cThis award recognises Jiang Chao\u2019s outstanding contribution to journalism in Pakistan over the past decade. From Khunjerab to Gwadar, his reporting reflected objective, responsible, and fact-based journalism, showing a deep understanding of Pakistan and highlighting development and public welfare,\u201d he added.

Highlighting the broader significance of journalism in bilateral relations, the PFUJ president said media played a vital role in strengthening ties between the two countries. \u201cPakistan and China share an all-weather friendship built on trust and mutual respect. Jiang Chao has fulfilled this role with dedication, integrity, and a sincere commitment to promoting Pakistan\u2013China understanding,\u201d he said.
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In his acceptance speech, Jiang expressed gratitude to the PFUJ and the Pakistani journalistic community. \u201cIt is with deep humility and sincere gratitude that I receive the \u20182015\u20132025 Best Foreign Journalist Award\u2019 from the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists. This recognition is especially meaningful to me because it comes from Pakistan\u2019s national journalists\u2019 organization,\u201d he said, adding that the honor reflected \u201cthe shared spirit of professional, responsible journalism that connects us across borders.\u201d

Reflecting on his years in the country, Jiang described Pakistan as more than a professional assignment. \u201cAmong all the countries where I have worked, Pakistan holds a very special place in my heart. Over the past eight years, Pakistan has become more than a professional posting; it has become my second home,\u201d he said, praising the warmth of the people, the professionalism of local journalists, and the resilience of Pakistani society.

Jiang also underscored the importance of media cooperation in shaping future bilateral relations. \u201cThe future of China\u2013Pakistan relations depends not only on governments and projects, but also on narratives, understanding, and people-to-people connections. Journalists have an indispensable role to play in this process,\u201d he said, stressing the need for closer cooperation between Chinese and Pakistani media professionals.

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The ceremony was attended by senior journalists, media professionals, including Tariq Sumair, RUIJ President Rana Kausar, Sajjad Azhar, Rub Nawaz Bajwa from APP, Tanveer Awan, Zaki Dogar, Haji Bilal from Faisalabad, Rana Qaisar Jamshaid, and guests from both Pakistani and Chinese media organisations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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